The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

No Fair Remembering Stuff covers this week's news of conservative columnist David French, who never thought his fellow evangelicals would cancel HIM.    He was taken to task quite appropriately by another "canceled" evangelical, who happened to be a progressive woman. Huh. More at proleftpod.com. Links for this episode: Homebrewed Christianity: Including Diane Butler Bass on getting canceled. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UsSupport the show

There are a small number of people who are Agents of American fascism.  These are the Steve Bannons, Tim Pools and Stephen MIllerses.  Stone-cold nazis with a clear agenda. Then there is a much larger group – the reprogrammable meatbags of the Republican base.  They think they've taken the "red pill" when they clearly just like the steak Fox and Newsmax are feeding them.  Then there is a group who have learned to actually see the Republican fascist and their both-sides media enablers Matrix as it is operating in the real world in real-time.  Guess who.  More at proleftpod.com.  Please note that we had some technical difficulty recording this episode.  We apologize for any audio issues. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Did we mention he's a convicted felon?  Also  a wee bit of No Fair Remembering Stuff on the topic of news media using the term "LIE."  More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftThe Driftglass Medical GoFundMeSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

Driftglass was in the ER last night for HOURS (and he's fine) but we're not up for podcasting regularly today.  TWO political podcasts next week, Tuesday and Thursday. If you can help with what we know are going to be medical bills meeting DG's $5900.00 deductible for 2024, we've got a Go Fund Me posted here. More at proleftpod.com.Support the show

On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary.Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an extremely human story of perseverance and hope. We'll analyze how Project Hail Mary embraces the conventions of "hard" science fiction while also delivering an optimistic, even spiritual message about humanity's ability to overcome challenges through cooperation and grace.So join us as we explore the intricate worlds and big ideas contained within Andy Weir's captivating science fiction adventures. More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.Support the show

Rake-stepping with the worst witness in the legal "defense" of Donald Trump...The not-at-all-shocking reports that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito raised multiple (red?  of course!) flags (ahem) supporting the events of January 6th's  Capitol attack......and Nikki Haley's not-at-all surprising endorsement of Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination because of course she did. Keep the faith and deep breath!  More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

We were going to do this podcast six months from now buuuuut....More at proleftpod.com. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UsSupport the show

There are ventriloquist dummies, and then there are dummies like Senator Tommy Tuberville. What did Blue Gal think was the most revealing moment of the Michael Cohen testimony?   Driftglass says he is willing to try to be "more polarizing" than David French.  All this and a news round-up with our home state winning a special designation!  More at proleftpod.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show

We kick things off with a whimsical tangent about "sacred chickens" - those unquestioned assumptions and mythologies that societies cling to, even in the face of contradictory evidence. This leads to a deeper discussion about the concept of "phenomenology" and how subjective experience of reality can be manipulated (see Fox News).From there, we dive deep into one of America's most pernicious "sacred chickens" - the racist "birther" conspiracy theory that falsely claimed former President Barack Obama was not born in the United States. And we examine how it gained traction, in large part due to the relentless promotion by Donald Trump and, more importantly, by the relentless desire of CNN and other mainstream outlets to let Trump on their airwaves to promote his racist (and lie-filled) "investigations." While Trump's championing of this fantasy was an early glimpse into his comfort level with trafficking in racism and misinformation for perceived political gain, it was also a glimpse into just how willfully blind the media is to right-wing manipulation, especially if it means they can "both-sides" a presidency for both balance AND ratings. The Republican party establishment's refusal to reject birtherism set the stage for the party's further embrace of conspiracy theories and "alternative facts" in subsequent years under Trump. The episode is a timely examination of how racism, xenophobia, and phenomenological distortions can be weaponized for political purposes with damaging consequences.More at proleftpod.com.Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UsSupport the show

A black and white movie from decades ago taught us something that just isn't true about the "power of persuasion."  This and the week's news -- more at proleftpod.com. Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodSupport the show